The 2026 Pink Paddle Open runs October 17 and 18 at Republic Parks and Recreation, 711 E Miller Rd, Republic, MO, about 15 minutes southwest of downtown Springfield in Greene County. The tournament is hosted by the Ozarks Pickleball Club and Republic Parks and Recreation, and every dollar of proceeds goes to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and to the club's own pickleball programming. Source: pickleballtournaments.com, checked October 10, 2026.
What is happening and when
Saturday, October 17 covers Men's and Women's Doubles from 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday, October 18 is Mixed Doubles, open to all age brackets, also 9 AM to 5 PM. Play is round robin, games to 15, win by 2, with a minimum of 4 games guaranteed per player and playoff brackets added depending on how many players sign up in each division. As of the date checked, 149 players were registered. The event is played on 16 outdoor courts on a tennis court surface with Franklin X-40 balls.
About the venue
Republic Parks and Recreation is not one of the venues in our Springfield directory since Republic is its own city, but it sits inside the same Greene County pickleball community that feeds Springfield's courts and clubs. Players coming from Springfield for the weekend, or looking for somewhere to play afterward, have several real options closer to home.
Other places to play around Springfield
- Meador Park, 2500 S Fremont Ave: 12 outdoor courts, free, lit, permanent nets. The city's largest free outdoor pickleball location.
- Classic's Yard, 1900 W Sunset St: 2 indoor courts, $5 entry for players 21 and over or $10 under 21, open play Thursday through Saturday 4 PM to 1:30 AM with free play after 8 PM once the entry fee is paid.
- The Pickle and Chilly Dill, 3350 E Montclair St: 4 indoor courts on Mondo flooring, open to members and on a court-fee basis, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM, closed Sunday, with 24/7 access for members.
Between the Pink Paddle Open's outdoor tournament format and these three Springfield venues, players in the area have a free city park with a dozen courts, a late-night indoor bar-and-games spot, and a dedicated indoor club to choose from depending on the day and the weather. See the full list of Springfield courts on the Springfield, MO city page.